Layers of Reed (2024)

A short film about a simple craft

Layers of Reed (2024) poster

Deep in the heart of the Waveney valley, Master Thatcher Nick and his apprentice Olly work on the ancient roofs of east anglia. Keeping the craft alive, they challenge modern practices, following long standing traditional methods using local materials. This film accompanies them over a short day in their working lives, following their methods & musings and uncovering the ‘truth on the roof’.

Director: Mark Hannant
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

documentary filmmaking, traditional culture, craft, documentary, documentary film, cultural traditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Layers of Reed about?
Deep in the heart of the Waveney valley, Master Thatcher Nick and his apprentice Olly work on the ancient roofs of east anglia. Keeping the craft alive, they challenge modern practices, following long standing traditional methods using local materials. This film accompanies them over a short day in their working lives, following their methods & musings and uncovering the ‘truth on the roof’.
Who directed Layers of Reed?
Layers of Reed was directed by Mark Hannant.
How long is Layers of Reed?
Layers of Reed has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Layers of Reed?
Layers of Reed is a Documentary film.